Where Are People Moving in Imperial, CA?
IRS county-to-county migration, 2023 tax year (released about two years after the tax year it covers).
People moving in
1,716
People moving out
2,134
Net migration
-988
Imperial, CA is a net loser of residents. In the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), 1,716 people moved in and 2,134 moved out, for a net loss of -988. Net outflows can soften local rent and price growth over time, though the cause matters as much as the number.
Migration is most useful read alongside the rest of the market. People move for jobs, affordability, climate, and lifestyle, and where they come from and go to says a lot about what a county is competing on. Below are the specific counties driving Imperial, CA’s flows in each direction.
Top counties people moved to Imperial, CA from
| Origin county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 472 | 867 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | 443 | 971 |
| Yuma, AZArizona | 227 | 466 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 177 | 298 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 117 | 225 |
| San Bernardino, CACalifornia | 98 | 191 |
| Orange, CACalifornia | 60 | 102 |
| Kern, CACalifornia | 40 | 85 |
| Clark, NVNevada | 33 | 71 |
| Monterey, CACalifornia | 27 | 47 |
Top counties people left Imperial, CA for
| Destination county | Returns | People |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CACalifornia | 619 | 1,037 |
| Riverside, CACalifornia | 398 | 817 |
| Yuma, AZArizona | 325 | 620 |
| Maricopa, AZArizona | 225 | 419 |
| Los Angeles, CACalifornia | 172 | 318 |
| Orange, CACalifornia | 90 | 150 |
| San Bernardino, CACalifornia | 83 | 152 |
| Clark, NVNevada | 52 | 82 |
| Kern, CACalifornia | 42 | 96 |
| Pima, AZArizona | 34 | 55 |
“Returns” counts tax returns (a household proxy) that moved along each flow; “People” counts the individuals on those returns, when reported. IRS aggregate and foreign pseudo-rows are excluded. Informational only, not financial advice.
Frequently asked questions
Are people moving to Imperial, CA or leaving?
Imperial, CA had a net loss of -988 residents in the latest IRS data (2023 tax year), with 1,716 people moving in and 2,134 moving out. Net migration is inflow minus outflow.
Where are people moving to Imperial, CA from?
The largest sources of new Imperial, CA residents are San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Yuma, AZ. The full top-ten list of origin counties is in the table above.
Where do people leaving Imperial, CA go?
People leaving Imperial, CA most often move to San Diego, CA, Riverside, CA, Yuma, AZ. The full top-ten list of destination counties is in the table above.
What does Imperial, CA migration mean for housing?
Migration is a leading demand signal. Sustained net inflows tend to support rents and home prices when supply cannot keep up, while net outflows can soften them. Read this alongside Imperial, CA's price forecast, building permits, and affordability on the full county dashboard before drawing a conclusion.
How current is this Imperial, CA migration data?
It comes from IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data, which is released about two years after the tax year it covers; the figures above reflect the 2023 tax year. That lag is normal for this dataset, which counts actual tax returns rather than survey estimates.